Plan Ahead. Stay Tactical. Get It on Time.
The holidays and Black Friday bring out the best deals—and the biggest delays. To make sure your gear arrives before December 25th, plan your orders early and understand how fulfillment and shipping timelines work.
This guide breaks down HR Tactical’s fulfillment process, estimated carrier cutoffs, and vendor lead times for any on-demand or special-order items.
⚙️ Understanding Fulfillment vs. Shipping Time
Many customers mix these up—here’s the quick breakdown:
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Fulfillment time: The time it takes HR Tactical to process, prepare, and hand off your order to the carrier.
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In-stock items: usually 3–4 business days
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Special-order/on-demand items: additional time based on vendor lead time (see below)
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Shipping time: The carrier’s delivery window—how long USPS or UPS takes once they receive your package.
💡 Example:
If you order an in-stock marker on December 10th with USPS Priority Mail (2–3 days), you’ll likely receive it before the 25th.
If you order a special-order part that takes 7–10 business days to arrive to us before shipping, it may not make it in time.
🕓 HR Tactical Fulfillment Timing
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In-stock items: typically ship within 3–4 business days.
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Special-order / on-demand items: additional vendor lead time applies (see below).
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If no inventory count is displayed, the item may be on-demand even if it says “Available.”
We process and package orders as efficiently as possible, but carriers control transit times once shipped.
📦 Carrier Order-By Dates (Including HR Tactical’s Fulfillment Buffer)
Below are the estimated cutoff dates to ensure delivery by Christmas.
Each already includes HR Tactical’s 4-business-day fulfillment buffer to give you the safest timeline possible.
Domestic (US)
| Service | Carrier Cutoff | HR Tactical Safe Order-By |
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| USPS Ground Advantage | Dec 17 | Order by Dec 13 |
| USPS Priority Mail | Dec 18 | Order by Dec 14 |
| USPS Priority Mail Express | Dec 20 | Order by Dec 16 |
| UPS 3-Day Select | Dec 19 | Order by Dec 15 |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | Dec 22 | Order by Dec 18 |
| UPS Next Day Air | Dec 23 | Order by Dec 19 |
Most packages under 1 lb ship via USPS Ground Advantage.
Larger or heavier items may go UPS Ground depending on packaging size and destination.
International
| Region / Service | Carrier Cutoff | HR Tactical Safe Order-By |
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| First Class Intl. – Central/South America | Dec 2 | Order by Nov 28 |
| First Class Intl. – Rest of World | Dec 9 | Order by Dec 5 |
| Priority Mail Intl. – Central/South America | Dec 2 | Order by Nov 28 |
| Priority Mail Intl. – Rest of World | Dec 9 | Order by Dec 5 |
| Priority Mail Express Intl. | Dec 16 | Order by Dec 12 |
International under 4 lb: shipped via Simple Export Rate (most affordable).
Over 4 lb: shipped with USPS or UPS International at the best available rate.
🧰 Vendor Lead Times (for On-Demand or Special Orders)
All timelines apply unless the item is currently in stock.
| Vendor / Product Group | Typical Fulfillment Time (before HR Tactical processing) |
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| Tech-T | Owner unavailable — only in-stock items will ship before holidays. Non-stock items will ship after Jan 1. |
| AT3 (Optics / Foregrips / M-LOK) | ~7 business days unless in stock. |
| Real-Steel Style Gun Parts | 7–10 business days unless in stock. |
| CRBN Masks | ~4 business days unless in stock. |
| Infamous / Powerhouse | ~2 business days unless in stock. |
| HK Army | ~4 business days unless in stock. |
| Kore Outdoor (Tippmann, JT, Empire, VForce) | ~4 business days unless in stock. |
| NC Star | 7–10 business days unless in stock. |
| Nova | ~5 business days unless in stock. |
| Planet Eclipse | ~4 business days unless in stock. |
| First Strike (FSR rounds & accessories) | 7–10 business days unless in stock. |
| Carmatech Engineering | 2–3 weeks unless in stock. |
| Sig Sauer (Firearms parts / accessories) | ~4 business days unless in stock. |
Custom builds and made-to-order parts (anodized, 3D printed, engraved) may take 2–6 weeks depending on production load.
🚚 Domestic & International Shipping Notes
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Domestic: USPS Ground Advantage is the default lowest-cost service; UPS Ground is used for oversized shipments.
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International:
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Under 4 lb → Simple Export Rate
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Over 4 lb → USPS or UPS International at lowest available rate
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Transit times vary based on region, customs clearance, and local delivery conditions.
🎁 Gift & Timing Tips
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Order as early as possible for custom or special-order gear.
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Gift cards make excellent last-minute options if you’re past shipping cutoffs.
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Choose bundles or kits labeled Ready to Ship for guaranteed speed.
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If you need confirmation, message before purchasing—we can confirm stock or advise the best shipping method.
⚔️ Final Notes from Heavy
Our team will be working hard through the holidays to keep orders moving fast.
If your gear’s on-demand, the vendor’s clock starts before ours — that’s why planning ahead is key.
Advance. Innovate. Magfed.
